Trisha's follow-up to her self-titled debut release remains my favorite Trisha release to date. Trisha Yearwood is simply unsurpassed as a narrative singer. I've read that Trisha went through a divorce during the making of this album and much of this material -- all excellent songs -- certainly reflects that. But the voice is totally vulnerable, beautiful, and undeniable. My favorite cuts, "Walkaway Joe" and "Down on My Knees", are simply drop-dead gorgeous masterpieces. She also flexes some blues chops to great effect. Again, she's joined by stellar talent -- Garth Brooks, Vince Gill and Don Henley. On "For Reasons I've Forgotten" she is magically paired with Raul Malo of the Mavericks -- he appears frequently in her subsequent releases. The closer, "Hearts in Armor", another duet with Don Henley, evokes Linda Ronstadt at her best. If you like Trisha, you must have this album.

CDNOW listed Hearts in Armor as one of its picks for "Best of Genre" and I have to agree. This album is packed with winners and focuses on Trisha's brilliant interpretative skills.

While the hits "Walkaway Joe" and "Wrong Side of Memphis" were undeniably strong, I think other tracks on the album best showcase Yearwood. "Down On My Knees" is one of those rare cuts that combines great vocals, minimal production and excellent instumentation, and a beautifully written song. And I love the energy and sass she injects into "You Say You Will."

I think the most affecting track for me on this album is the title track. It's so stark, pure, and beautifully rendered that it best captures Trisha's abilities. Hearts in Armor is arguably the srongest album Trisha's done (it's in a close running with Real Live Woman on that one), and definitely raised the stakes on her career.

This second album is really one of Trisha's best album. All the songs are incredible. Trisha's voice is just perfect. "The wrong side of memphis" and "oh lonesome you" are probably among the best songs she has ever recorded. The album also features the smash hit "walkaway joe" one of the best country song I have ever heard. I could listen to this album for the rest of my life without getting tired. A real classic !!!

I'd have to say this album is pure perfection. I ask the question to myself what can be said about this album. The question is what cant be said about it. Its amazing. The opening track " Wrong Side Of Memphis " rocks its way through with Trishas powerful, full forced, amazing, TALENTED , rocket launcher of a voice. The second track slows it down Its pretty with nice vocal touches by Garth Brooks ( before hooking up ) " You Say You will " starts out blaring with a beating melody. And ends with an amazing guitar solo ish ending. Oh my god then comes " Walkaway Joe " WOW ! I love this song...Trisha voices plays it off so amazing that you feel the song creep through your body. Women Walk The line is also great. I love its smokey, wineing, feeling. I can keep going with all the other songs. But then you wont be suprised. So if youre at all interested ion Trisha and dont own this album You should Its simply the best.

HEARTS IN ARMOR established Ms Yearwood as a stunning new voice on the country music scene, and deservedly so. Her rich, evocative and powerful performances yielded four big hits: WRONG SIDE OF MEMPHIS, YOU SAY YOU WILL, WALKAWAY JOE and the smash DOWN ON MY KNEES, the disc's best track. Another highlight is the pensive HEARTS IN ARMOR. Trisha gets fine harmony support from Don Henley, Garth Brooks, Raul Malo, Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris.

This is one of Yearwood's "purist" country efforts and one of her fans' faves. Undeniably she possesses a truly marvelous voice and continued putting out great music